Transportation

Transportation

Petrol Prices Soar as Supplies Dwindle in South East

Written by Lucy Pitt on February 3, 2012
Gas station at night

It feels as if every New Year sees petrol prices soar and this worrying trend has certainly not been bucked in the opening weeks of 2012. The average cost of unleaded petrol is currently over five pence more expensive per litre than it was this time twelve months ago. With reports that a major refinery in Essex may be forced to shut before February, those living in the South East of England are facing the possibility of even greater fuel costs in the near future.

Are Airships about to Rise Again?

Written by Lucy Pitt on January 25, 2012
Graphical illustration of an airship in the future.

At the beginning of the last century the world was on the brink of an airship revolution, but the Hindenburg disaster in 1937, in which 36 people were killed, spelled the end of the airship as a viable form of transport – until now.

Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept Car - First Look Before Detroit Auto Show

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on January 6, 2012
Lexus LF-LC Sports Coupe Hybrid Concept Car Front View
Lexus LF-LC Sports Coupe Hybrid Concept Car Interior Dash View
Lexus LF-LC Sports Coupe Hybrid Concept Car Interior View

Expected to offer dozens of green cars this year, the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will feature the Lexus LF-LC Sports Coupe Hybrid Concept Car. At least Lexus promises it to be a hybrid.

Over 1,500 Tesla Roadsters Around the World Have Driven More than 10 Million Miles

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on March 29, 2011

Since the launch of the Tesla Roadster in 2008, it is still the only highway-capable electric vehicle (EV) in the world. And over 1,500 Tesla Roadsters around the world, from Vancouver, Canada to Melbourne, Australia, have just driven more than 10 million real-world miles.

Tesla Motors' Alpha Hits the Road

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on January 19, 2011

Tesla Motors' begins its Apha testing phase for the Model S. Having begun in 2010, this is the first of two vehicle testing phases. Extensive tests will take place in the coming months in all climates.

General Motors (GM) is Creating Buzz Around their Hybrid Cars and Trucks

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on August 15, 2010

Tesla Revamps Website while Introducing the New Tesla Roadster 2.5

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on August 12, 2010

Refreshed in design and technology, Tesla Motors announced the Roadster 2.5 last week along with their website redesign (see below).

Hybrid Vehicles Offer Fuel-Efficiency and Low Maintenance

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on July 25, 2010

One of the best solutions for the growing world fuel shortage problems we are facing these days is purchasing a hybrid car. Most car makers have resorted to the design and production of hybrid cars in answer to the growing fuel crisis. And because of the ingenuity of these new inventions, they have grown in popularity.

Audi's A3 TDI Grabs the Coveted 2010 Green Car of the Year Award

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on January 3, 2010

Performance luxury and "green" look good together in Audi's A3 TDI. Earning the prestigious title of 2010 Green Car of the Year® the 2010 Audi A3 TDI® arrived at US dealerships at the end of last year. Initial sales are promising to keep this fuel efficient car on the production line.

FIM's New Electric Motorcycle Racing Series Will Get Underway in 2010

Written by Naturally Earth Friendly on June 26, 2009

The {public|community} is giving {more|extra|further} {attention|thought|interest} to electric motorcycles; therefore, the motorcycle companies are jumping right in after. It makes good business sense, especially with the {recent|current|fresh} {success|accomplishment|triumph} of the electric TTXGP earlier this month. Profits will be made and public {interest|attention|awareness} is there.